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Newton is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,560. It is the county seat of Catawba County. Newton is part of the HickoryâLenoirâMorganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Newton is located at 35Â°39'54 North, 81Â°13'28.
Geography [edit]. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 279 square miles (720 km 2), of which 272 square miles (700 km 2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km 2) (2.5%) is water. Newton is in the Ocmulgee River basin and the Oconee River basin.